Well when Mellory and Ernest came to fetch me for the Bush Baptist meet, and I managed to mis-direct them to my home (oops) the first comment from Ernest was “she’s a blonde, that explains it”Then when I informed my children that I intended camping at Tsendze on my own I was asked if I was batty? I am apparently supposed to be too old to be adventurous .......... says who So tent came out of ten year storage (still in excellent condition) Gazebo for the heat, and ladies spade to dig trenches if it rained, and everything was packed in crates (waterproof) See I can be organised when required. And a great big thanks to EJ with regard to nails and washers instead of those tent pegs which I never could get into the ground ten years ago.Set off at 3am for Phalaborwa gate and only got slightly lost once, when I rode into Polokwane (Pietersburg) and realised I had missed the turn off. I blame it on the bad signage – that’s my story and I am sticking to it.Managed to get to Tsendze stand 5 on Rodger’s day off, so I set up camp all on my own in 35 degree heat.

Even though you took a detour through Polokwane....you still made it! Must admit that turn-off IS badly signposted so you were not being blonde.....

Nice set up - tent looks suspiciously very similar to our spare tent........special offer at a very well known chain beginning with M about 10 years ago????? It's nice and spacious and perfect for one (.....or two!)

This looks like a great TR in the making - we've grabbed a couple of seats on this bus and are waiting......

_________________"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."Benjamin Franklin

Hippotragus, naturally angels can do anything, that's why we are called Angels

Inyati, you will be surprised how quickly one learns, and camping is much more fun than chalets

Hugh, you may try the protein , I prefer to gingerly remove them back to the bush

Carolg, thanks for joining, the only thing missing was your yummy eats

Part of embracing change in life, is knowing that you will be able to adapt. There is a comfort in the familiar, but new things can be better than before, or, the change may even only be temporary.When faced with change that’s not in your control, adapt, and be on your way.

Stampajane, always room for you , I really enjoyed the biltong gift box I received for Xmas, but ssssh please don't tell a soul, the Amarula Queen brought back an unopened bottle. It was so verrrrry hot that I did not even have coffee for 5 whole days, and never opened any "liquid" refreshments If I start rusting it was from all the water

Every day in the Park was a delight, and several times daily I was asked "Did you see anything interesting?"My reply was always "Everything is interesting and I get to see my beloved Park and harmony and peace in Nature"

Maybe this is what led Karen Blixen to say in Out of Africa, "Here I am, where I belong".

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